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1. Available Firmware and Documentation

Firmware

Mhx file

IC-NT-RD-1.1.mhx

Documentation*

PDF files Descript ion

IL-NT-MRS-1.5-Reference Guide.pdf Reference Guide for MRS controllers(including IL-NT-RD description)

IL-NT-AMF-1.5-Reference Guide.pdf Reference Guide for AMF controllers(including IL-NT-RD description)

IL-NT-MRS3,4-AMF8,9-1.4-Reference Guide.pdf Reference Guide for MRS3,4 & AMF8,9(including IL-NT-RD description)

IL-NT-Operator Guide 12-2008.pdf Common Operator guide for all IL-NT types*IC-NT RD description will be included in InteliCompact-NT-1.3r1-Reference Guide.pdf and also in updated version of Operator

guide.

2. Main changes in IC-NT-RD-1.1

New Features Support for standard firmware IC-NT-1.3 in InteliCompact-NT controllers

3. Main Features in IC-NT-RD-1.0

IC-NT RD Remote display softwareIC-NT RD is remote display software for an InteliCompact-NT controller. Remote display provides the samecontrol and monitoring functions as controller itself (except limitations given by HW differences between

remote display and controller it self). Remote display for IC-NT controllers uses standard IL-NT controllerplatform with IC-NT Remote display software. No further programming of the display is required unit is selfconfigurable from the main controller. It is connected with the controller via IL-NT-RS232 communicationmodules using RS232 line. Longer distances (up to 1200m) are possible using IL-NT-RS232-485communication module or when RS232/RS485 converters are used.

Note:In case of IL-NT-AMF25 HW only Bus under voltageLED (indicating if the bus is under voltage or not/if theLoad is supplied or not) is missing. This information is anyway given by combination of GCB and MGCposition LEDs placed on the right and left side next to the Bus under voltageLED.

The other IL-NT hardware types have other limitations according to HW variations from IC-NT HW.

IC-NT-RD-1.1 New Features / ComAp December 2011 / IC-NT-RD-1.1 New Features.pdf

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IC-NT-RD SW version 1.0 is compatible with IC-NT-1.2.3 software version. Some of the future IC-NTversions may require upgrade of the IC-NT-RD software.

IC-NT RD SW works analogically to IL-NT RD SW, which functionality is described for instance in IL-NT-AMF-1.5-Reference Guide.pdfand also hereunder in this document.

IL-NT-RD Remote display software

This chapter describes Remote display software IL-NT-RD, which is designed as an remote signaling andcontrol software for InteliLite-NT and InteliDrive Lite controllers. It is the optional software which ispossible to upload into cont roller instead of standard controllers firmware.

4. General description

Remote display software works as remote display and control for the master InteliLite-NT or InteliDrive Litecontroller. Gen-set/Engines can be controlled from remote display as well as from master controller. Allremote display screens (Measure, Setpoints and History) displays the same data like master controller. Frontpanel buttons on both controllers work the same way. All remote display LEDs shows the same state as

corresponding LEDs on master controller.

5. Warning !

It is highly recommended to use the same type and model of controller for master and remotedisplay. Only in such case is assured the proper function of all buttons, LED diodes and display.Other combinations of HW types and models from Master controller and remote display are notsupported nor tested!

6. IL-NT-RD Software installation

The IL-NT-RD remote display firmware is installed in the same way as any other IL-NT firmware usingLiteEdit software. Please see LiteEdit Reference guide for details about upgrading firmware. IL-NT-RD

consists only of firmware, not an archive.However when there is IL-NT-RD firmware installed in the controller the procedure to install back the originalstandard firmware is following:

Open any type of online connection.

DDE server will try to open the connection, but it will fail and write red error message in the status bar.

In this moment go to CONTROLLER-> PROGRAMMING AND CLONING-> PROGRAMMINGand select proper!firmware you want program to the controller. Choosing the wrong type of firmware may result in non-functional controller.

Press "OK" button to program the firmware to the controller.



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It may be required to switch off power supply of controller, close the boot jumper and switch oncontroller again. Follow the information windows accordingly.

After programming is finished (it may be required to power off controller, open the boot jumper andpower it on again) open configuration window and perform the configuration processmanually. There isno compatibility of the configuration between different firmware versions.

In some cases the "wrong setpoints" message can occur in the DDE server status line and thecontroller is blocked showing "Init" state. Use CONTROLLER-> RESET FROM INIT STATEmenu item to putthe controller to normal operation. Be sure you have checked all setpoints before.

CAUTION!Check the statistic value "Engine hours" after firmware upgrade. Readjust the value if necessary.

7. IL-NT-RD Wiring

IL-NT-RD can be connected to InteliLite-NT or InteliDrive Lite controller via RS232 or RS485 communicationline. It is possible to connect only up to two remote displays to one master controller, if they are usingdifferent communication COMs. It is not supported to connect two or more remote displays to onecommunication line, eg. RS485. It is possible to monitor only one master controller from one remote display

at the time.Connection processRemote display after power on automatically starts to search for any master controller connected. It starts tosearch on COM1 from master controllers address 1 to 32 and later on COM2 from address 1 to 32. Remotedisplay tries two communication speeds 38400 bps and 56000bps.

During this process is displayed text Detecting on screen and progress bar below counts from 0 to 100%.This process takes approx. 10-15 seconds. Than is 5 seconds pause and process continues again untilcompatible master controller is found.

Not supported types of controllers, not supported application, or controllers that are not properlycommunicating are skipped during the search.

Controller type selectionIL-NT-RD automatically detects controller type.

Troubles w ith connectionThere are few reasons why remote display can not connect with master controller:

1. Not supported type of controller connected (Eg. IGS-NT, ID-DCU, IC-NT, IGS-CU, etc.)2. Not supported firmware in master controller3. Configuration table error in master controller4. Wrong settings of setpoint COMx Mode in master controller5. Wrong connection, wiring, communication fail

Direct RS232 connectionHW module:IL-NT-RS232

Master controller settings:

ControllerAddr = 1..32COM1 Mode = DIRECT

Up to 2 meters:It is recommended to use our standard AT-LINK cable.



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Up to 10 meters:It is recommended to use standard Null-modem cable for local connection between controller and remotedisplay, although the three wires (TxD, RxD, GND) RS 232 connection is enough for direct communication:

IL-NT/ID-Lite

connectorD-SUB9 female

IL-NT-RD connector

D-SUB9 female

RxD 2 3 TxDTxD 3 2 RxDGND 5 5 GND

Remote RS485 and/or direct RS232 connectionHW module:IL-NT-RS232-485

Up to 1000 meters (only with RS485):

Case 1) RS232 COM1 Mode = DIRECT Master controller settings:Master controller settings: ControllerAddr = 1..32ControllerAddr = 1..32 Case 2) RS485 COM2 Mode = DIRECT


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Case 3) RS232 +RS485Master controller settings:ControllerAddr = 1..32

COM1 Mode = DIRECTCOM2 Mode = DIRECT

It is possible to make a RS232 direct connection with IL-NT-RS232 module on one side and IL-NT-RS232-485 module on the other side.

Al ternative connect ion using external RS232-RS422/485 converter :

Recommend external converter:ADVANTECH ADAM 4520: RS232 to RS422/485 converter, DIN rail, automatic RS485 bus supervision, noexternal data flow control signals, galvanic isolated, baud rate 38400 or 56000 bps.

Any connected RS 232 to RS 422/485 converter has to be set to passive DSR signal (when DSR connected)after switch on.

8. Function description

Remote display IL-NT-RD works as remote display and control of the master InteliLite-NT or InteliDrive Litecontroller. It is supposed and highly recommended that both, remote display and master are using the sameHW type and model of controller. Another types and models of master and remote display are not supportednor tested. All remote displays LEDs show the same state as corresponding LEDs on master controller.

Front panel buttons on both controllers work in the same way. Gen-set/Engine can be controlled from remotedisplay as well as from master controller. User can switch screens, set password, change setpoints and viewhistory records.

All IL-NT-RD screens Init, Measure, Setpoints and History display the same data like in the master controller.

Master device is always able to work without connected Remote display.

Interruption of the serial line between master device and Remote display has no effect to the mastercontroller.

If the serial line between master device and remote display is interrupted, or communication cannot beestablished, remote display shows its Init screen and message Trying and all LEDs are off.

Once remote display finds compatible master it shows Preparing and downloads configuration table frommaster controller.

After the configuration from master is downloaded remote display jump to master controllers Init screen andall LEDs and blinking.

It is possible to switch to remote displays Init screen to check its version and serial number of used controllerand communication status by pressing PAGE button for 3 seconds.



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